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Jobot is hiring: Legal Secretary in Palo Alto

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National firm seeking experienced litigation legal secretary for Palo Alto offices. Unique career opportunity with a tight-knit team offering exceptional pay, comprehensive benefits, hybrid schedule, and career development opportunities.
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This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ken Clarke
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Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year
A bit about us:
We're partnered with a globally recognized law firm renowned for its collaborative work environment and commitment to excellence. Our client has built a reputation as one of the legal industry's most sought-after employers, and is currently seeking an experienced litigation legal secretary to support high-profile business litigation matters in their Palo Alto office.
This role offers exceptional career development within a firm that invests significantly in its people through comprehensive training resources, mentorship, and a culture that celebrates both individual achievements and team success. The incoming legal secretary will provide sophisticated administrative and legal support to three partners and one associate in a fast-paced, engaging environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce complex litigation documents, including drafting shells, proposed orders, and discovery documents
E-file in state and federal court systems, coordinating service of process, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of court rules
Calendar for multiple attorneys, tracking critical deadlines and coordinating depositions, hearings, and client meetings
Prepare comprehensive trial binders, coordinate exhibit preparation, and arrange court reporters and videographers
Work with document management systems (iManage), redlining tools (Litera), and maintain organized case files
Provide backup support across the litigation department as needed
Serve as a professional liaison, developing excellent relationships while maintaining confidentiality
What Makes This Opportunity Special:
Our client maintains a diverse, inclusive workplace where differences are celebrated and collaboration is key. They've built their on creating an environment where support professionals thrive alongside their attorney colleagues as true partners in success. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive compensation ($48-$65/hour with additional flexibility for exceptional candidates), comprehensive firm-sponsored benefits, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, and a wellness reimbursement program for gym memberships, classes, and other active expenses.
Interested in learning more? Please apply directly to this post or contact Ken Clarke at or (949) 946-5491 to schedule a confidential conversation.
Why join us?
Flexible hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Industry leading compensation and firm sponsored health benefits
Excellent base compensation with overtime eligibility
Genuine company recognition for individual and team success and contributions
Low-turnover, high retention environment
Trusted with significant responsibilities and extensive client interaction as a valued team contributor
Job Details
This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a firm that values excellence, innovation, and ethical legal representation. Interested candidates must have 5+ years of recent complex litigation experience and a solid work history.
Please apply or contact Ken Clarke at (949) 946-5491 or for more details!
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